0:00Wood planing
A close-up, high-angle shot shows a person's left hand using a small, red-handled wood plane to smooth the top surface of a cylindrical wooden block. The block, light brown with visible grain, is clamped securely to a light-colored workbench. Wood shavings curl up from the plane as it moves. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the natural wood tones and the hand's action. The background is slightly blurred, showing more of the workbench. The overall color palette is warm, dominated by browns and yellows of the wood.
0:01Wood sanding
A high-angle, close-up shot focuses on a person's right hand actively sanding the circular top surface of a light brown, cylindrical wooden block. The hand holds a small, rectangular sanding block, moving it in circular motions across the wood. Fine wood dust is visible on the block's surface, indicating the sanding process. The wooden block is still clamped to a light-colored workbench, which is slightly visible in the blurred background. The lighting is bright and overhead, casting minimal shadows. The color palette is natural and earthy, featuring the light brown of the wood and the subtle gray of the sanding block.
0:02Varnish application
A high-angle, close-up shot captures a person's right hand applying a clear coat of varnish to the side of a light brown, cylindrical wooden block. The block has text hand-written in black marker around its side, reading "MELANIA CROWN BLOCK", "1/20/25 INAUGURATION", and "ERIC JAVITS OPERATIONS, LLC". A small, white-bristled paintbrush, held by the fingertips, moves carefully over the text. The varnish leaves a glossy, wet sheen on the wood. The wooden block rests on a dark surface, possibly a stand, on a light-colored workbench. The lighting is bright and direct, highlighting the wet texture of the varnish and the details of the writing. The color palette is dominated by the warm browns and yellows of the wood, contrasted by the black text and clear varnish.
0:06Pattern cutting
An overhead, extreme close-up shot focuses on a person's right hand using a small, pointed craft knife with a black handle to carefully cut along a curved black line drawn on a piece of light brown, textured paper or cardstock. Part of another circular outline is visible on the left side of the frame. The knife is held with precision, guiding it along the intricate curve. The background is a plain, light brown surface. The lighting is even and direct, highlighting the cutting action. The color palette is muted, consisting mainly of browns and blacks.
0:07Thread extraction
A close-up, high-angle shot shows a person's right hand using a pair of tweezers to meticulously pull a thin, dark thread or string from the edge of a recently cut circular piece of light brown, textured paper or cardstock. A black, rectangular object, possibly a weight or tool, is visible on the left side of the frame, partially covered in what appears to be adhesive or residue. The action is precise and delicate, suggesting careful craftsmanship. The lighting is bright and focused, emphasizing the small details. The background is a consistent light brown.
0:07Fabric ironing
A medium close-up, high-angle shot captures a person's right hand pressing a modern steam iron with a black body and teal accents onto a piece of white, woven fabric. The fabric is draped over a rounded, white form, likely a hat block, with the iron smoothing out any wrinkles. Steam is faintly visible rising from the fabric. The background is a blurred, light-colored surface, possibly a workbench. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the texture of the fabric and the sleek design of the iron. The primary colors are white, black, and teal, creating a clean and functional aesthetic.
0:08Fabric trimming
A close-up, high-angle shot shows a person's right hand using a pair of blue-handled scissors to carefully trim the excess white, frayed fabric from around the base of a rounded, white form. The fabric has a woven, slightly open texture, and the cut edges appear feathery. The scissors make precise cuts along the circular edge. The form sits on a light brown workbench. The lighting is bright and even, accentuating the texture of the fabric and the sharp blue of the scissor handles. The dominant colors are white, blue, and light brown.
0:10Notching fabric
A close-up, high-angle shot focuses on a person's right hand using a pair of small, silver scissors to cut triangular notches into the edge of a circular piece of dark navy blue fabric. The fabric has a subtle woven texture. The cuts are evenly spaced, preparing the fabric for shaping. The fabric lies flat on a light-colored surface, possibly a workbench. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the contrast between the dark fabric and the light background. The color palette is simple, featuring dark blue, silver, and light beige.
0:11Pinning fabric
A medium close-up, high-angle shot captures a person's right hand meticulously pinning a piece of dark navy blue fabric around the base of a white, textured hat form. Several bright yellow-headed pins are already in place, securing the fabric. The hand carefully pushes a new pin into the fabric, holding it taut against the form. The white hat form has a visible mesh-like texture. The dark blue fabric has subtle folds as it's shaped. The background is a blurred, light-colored surface. The lighting is bright and even. The color palette is dominated by dark blue, white, and pops of bright yellow.
0:13Shaping fabric
A close-up, high-angle shot shows a person's right hand gently pulling and shaping the dark navy blue fabric against the white, textured hat form from the inside. The fingers are manipulating the fabric to smooth it and ensure a tight fit around the internal structure. Small dark staples or pins are visible along the inner edge of the fabric. The white hat form has a distinct woven texture. The lighting is bright and overhead, highlighting the textures. The color palette consists of white, dark navy blue, and flesh tones.
0:14Pinning fabric detail
A medium close-up, high-angle shot focuses on a person's right hand pushing a yellow-headed pin into a dark navy blue fabric that is being fitted onto a white, textured hat form. The pins are strategically placed to hold the fabric in position. The white hat form has a noticeable mesh-like pattern. The blue fabric is tautly pulled. The lighting is bright and even, casting soft shadows. The color palette features the strong contrast of navy blue and white, accented by the yellow pins.
0:16Sewing fabric
A close-up, high-angle shot shows a person's right hand using a large needle and white thread to hand-sew the dark navy blue fabric onto the white, textured hat form. The needle is actively piercing the fabric and form, with visible stitches forming along the edge. Several bright yellow-headed pins are visible, holding the fabric in place before it is permanently sewn. The lighting is bright and even, illuminating the intricate stitching process. The color palette is dominated by the stark contrast of navy blue, white, and the bright yellow of the pins.
0:18Trimming sewn fabric
A close-up, high-angle shot shows a person's right hand using a pair of small, silver scissors to carefully trim excess dark navy blue fabric that has been sewn onto a white, textured hat form. Several yellow-headed pins remain in place, securing the fabric. The scissors make precise cuts, removing the ragged edges and creating a clean finish. The white hat form has a clear mesh pattern. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the detail of the work. The color palette is composed of navy blue, white, yellow, and silver.
0:21Pinned fabric overhead
An overhead, medium close-up shot displays a circular piece of dark navy blue fabric, neatly pinned around its perimeter with several bright yellow-headed pins. The pins are spaced evenly, securing the fabric to an unseen form beneath. The fabric has a subtle texture and lies on a light-colored surface, possibly a workbench. In the top right corner, a blurred, yellowish wooden block or tool is visible. The lighting is bright and even. The color palette is dominated by dark navy blue and the contrasting bright yellow of the pins.
0:22Trimming hat brim
A medium close-up, high-angle shot shows a person's right hand using a pair of small, silver scissors to trim excess dark navy blue fabric from the edge of a hat brim. The fabric is wrapped around a white, structured base, possibly the crown of the hat. The scissors are cutting close to the edge of the white base, creating a clean line. The lighting is bright and focused, highlighting the cutting action. The background is blurred, showing a light-colored workbench. The color palette consists of dark navy blue, white, and silver.
0:23Hand stitching brim
A close-up, high-angle shot focuses on a person's right hand hand-stitching the dark navy blue fabric around the brim of a hat using a needle and white thread. The needle is threaded through the fabric and the underlying white structure, creating small, neat stitches along the edge. The dark navy blue fabric forms the main body of the hat, while a white woven material is visible beneath it. The hand pulls the thread taut with each stitch. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the delicate work. The dominant colors are navy blue, white, and the flesh tone of the hand.
0:26Interior stitching detail
An extreme close-up, high-angle shot provides an inside view of the hat, showing the meticulous hand-stitching. A white, tightly woven mesh fabric forms the inner structure, with small, dark hand stitches visible along the perimeter where the dark navy blue fabric (not fully in frame) would connect. A white thread is seen being pulled through the mesh with a needle, indicating ongoing work. The lighting is bright and consistent, emphasizing the fine details of the craftsmanship. The color palette is mainly white with dark gray stitches and a hint of the dark blue fabric at the edge.
0:28Attaching ribbon
A medium shot, slightly high-angle, shows a male artisan in a workshop setting, actively attaching a white ribbon around the crown of a finished dark navy blue hat. The man is wearing a light blue button-up shirt and glasses, looking focused on his work. He uses both hands, one holding a tool (possibly scissors or a small cutter) near the ribbon, and the other hand guiding the ribbon into place. The hat is a boater style, with a flat top and brim, resting on a round, yellowish wooden hat block. The background reveals a clean workshop with tools and materials. The lighting is bright and even. The color palette features the rich navy blue of the hat, crisp white of the ribbon, and the artisan's light blue shirt.
